Adoptions. New loving homes. This is the best part.
Theo
Tallula
Dakota
Jenna
Spanky
Mercedes
Maggie
DJ
Rylie (formerly Blossom)
Finn
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There are really no words to describe our puppy, Finn. Or at least there are not enough words.
He’s as close to perfect as a young dog can be. Not only did he arrive house broken (14 weeks old, thanks Kristi), he has NEVER chewed on anything that does not belong to him. His disposition is gentle, sensitive and quiet. His mellowness is amazing. A few weeks ago I took him to Flying Star, where they allow dogs. I was there 3 hours and he lay quietly by my chair. This was a 5 month old puppy.
Not only are his eyes beautiful, they are full of a gentle wisdom that I truly have never seen nor sensed in a dog.
Get the picture? Perfect.
And, I have not even started to describe his intelligence and splendid looks.
We are grateful to have him grace our lives, adding humor, joy and friendship. Thank you Finn and thank you Kristi and EnchantMutts.
Max (formerly Jack)
We were looking for a buddy for our first adopted dog, Maddie. With her we had been so lucky to find a wonderful, well-behaved little dog, we were sure we would never find another. But, we had to try. One day EnchantMutts was holding an adoption fair, and there was Max (then called Jack). We loved Max from the start, so we tried a couple of ‘doggy visits’ and then an overnighter. And, lo and behold, we had found ‘the one.’ The one other dog in the world that was as wonderful as our Maddie, and Maddie saw it too. Max and Maddie are perfect for each other. They are nearly the same size and energy level, so when they play (all teeth and saliva), they are quite evenly matched, and then they both collapse in exhaustion. When they run together, neither one beats the other. When they go on walks, they match each other stride for stride. Sometimes, when the two buddies curl up together, it is just too cute for words. I know that Max really loved his foster home with Sandy and her little boy Andrew and their large brood of dogs and cats. But he seems to really have made himself at home here with us, and he and Maddie really love each other. So, thank you EnchantMutts, and thank you Sandy and Andrew for giving us the opportunity to make Max a part of our home.
Jesse James (Outlaw #2)
Jesse James and his best buddy Billy the Kid are living LARGE! The Outlaws, as they have been deemed (Billy #1 and Jesse #2), are two peas in a pod, and sometimes we can’t tell them apart! But their folks sure can! At first glance, Steve and Jeannie just knew – Jesse James was the one they were searching for! With one outlaw already in the house, Billy the Kid, they were searching for another six-shooter to complete their "Pack". They KNEW he was the one, and from the first moment they all met, it was a done deal. They all knew. Jesse will no longer be searching for a family to love and care for him, Billy is no longer searching for his partner in crime and Steve's and Jeannie’s holsters are full! We are always grateful when we have wonderful families waiting, and Jesse found his because some wonderful people stepped up to save this great boy. Sabrina and Barbara, you both made a HUGE difference for this boy. Thank you both. Steve and Jeannie, thank you for loving this breed and waiting for this boy to drop from the sky! May you never run out of ammunition for these two outlaws and may you always step lively! Thank you for all you have done!
JJ
JJ is one lucky boy! Pulled from the shelter at the last moment, this beautiful, majestic boy (black bi Australian Shepherd) was bruised, battered and discarded, but he never gave up hope, even in the 11th hour. He knew someone would come for him. When his dad saw his picture, he knew he was the one, and JJ’s wait was over, just like that. JJ is getting to be all he can be now. He guards his little buddy Chico, an 8 lb. Chi (and protects him from the taunting cat), and protects his family and home well. He lives for his daily rides on the ATV where he can survey his acreage efficiently and quickly. His dad will often find him sitting and waiting on the back of it, ready to GO! He is the happiest boy now that he is home and he has the opportunity to be all he can be. He is awesome and only needed someone to care. This boy is where he was meant to be, in the mountains, guarding his family and being Dwight’s best friend. Thank you Judy for keeping watch. Most of all, thank you Dwight for seeing and accepting JJ for who he is. We all wish you a long and happy life JJ.
Gussie (formerly Bella)
Little did Gussie know her forever family had been searching for her for a long time after the loss of their wonderful Ella. From the moment they saw Gussie’s picture, they knew she was the one! This beautiful, gentle girl has found her forever home with Anne and Dave (and Otto and Elvis – her furry feline brothers). She also has Max, her best pit bull buddy to play with a few times a week, half his size but she is the boss! How fun is that? Along with her daily walks with newly retired mom and jogging with dad, Gussie gets the run of the house and the run of her fenced acre yard. Even with all the space she now has to leap and play in, she is a shadow to her new family. She follows them room to room and inside and out, just making sure she doesn’t lose them.Thank you Dave and Anne for hanging in there and waiting for the PERFECT one. You knew she was out there and we all are so happy you found her! You are home Gussie – you are home!
Sasha (formerly Fergie)
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This little bundle of smarts and energy is living the high life with her new four legged family - best buddy Roxie and mentor Patch. Pulled from a shelter at just five weeks old where she and her siblings were dumped, Sasha has had the last laugh! With mom Windra and dad Lance, this green eyed-pistol will keep them jumping for quite a while – get those Frisbees out! She fit right into the house like she had been there forever, and we know Sasha can’t wait to grow up a little bit and be able to chase down her doggie sister Roxie and finally get the upper hand (while Patch looks patiently on . . . .). This little girl was ready to take on the world.
Our little smarty pants Sasha has made out like a bandit. Thanks Lance and Windra for giving this little girl a great chance at a wonderful life. She was waiting for you!
Timber
Piper
Reina
Bear
Biere (formerly Babe/Boo)
Biere (pronounced Bear) brings joy to my life. He is happy and easy going and a great companion. The real heroes are his foster people who took care of him until I found him. Having one dog at home, I debated adopting a second dog, but with so many dogs that need homes I thought I can take care of one more. Funny me...he is a great companion...and more than just taking care of him...he takes care of me.
Biscuit
Max
Beautiful Max. Tossed from home to home and none of them knowing what to do with or how to provide for this beautiful boy, he was headed to a high kill shelter. Rescue talked to rescue and Max was saved. He was shy and withdrawn when pulled into EnchantMutts, but with the help of the wonderful staff at Camp Bow Wow – they all gave him love, attention and a new beginning – things he didn’t know existed! They brought him out of his shell and he was on his way to trusting humans . . .. . . when his perfect family saw him! With love and direction, Barbara and Paul have brought this fabulous boy to life! Max has now blossomed into a wonderful, bright and playful young dog! Now he knows what life is all about! Hiking in the wilderness everyday, getting to spend almost all his time with his parents and learning something new everyday, he has grown in leaps and bounds. Thank you Barbara and Paul for your patience and for giving Max time. We knew he was a special boy. We know you will have many years of happiness.
Thank you to everyone who helped Max on his journey to his forever home – Tina, Camp Bow Wow, John and mostly to Barbara and Paul for falling in love with this wonderful boy and giving him the opportunity to be all he can be.
Sky
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With her eyes the color of the New Mexico sky (hence her name?) and a beautiful white coat to show them off, this pretty girl stole the hearts of everyone who met her. Sky has come through some tough times; she is deaf from birth and no one knew the sign language she had learned when she was surrendered by an owner who had to change homes. Sky was a very sad girl when she first arrived at the Shelter and soon spent her days hunched over staring at the corner of her kennel as if she did not want to face the world. Then she was diagnosed with double pneumonia and was put in isolation, and when she developed "happy tail" from the small isolation kennel and chewed part of it off, she had her tail wrapped and was put in an E-collar – something that only made her plight more confusing and anxious. She lost her appetite and the end of her tail became necrotic and started to drop off, a painful and slow process. Things were looking grim for her, but she always enjoyed being visited by Dick, her “special” volunteer, who tempted her to eat with some cooked chicken livers.
An urgent plea went out through the rescue community to get this girl out of the Shelter. EnchantMutts foster, Kate, came to her rescue and into foster care she went. The day she was pulled, March 1, 2011, turned out to be an auspicious one for Sky and that very night an email was received, from a neighbor of Dick’s, who wanted to gift Sky to a man whom she knew would love and care for her. Saxon, a unique and sensitive man, healer and metaphysical teacher, among many other talents, came to meet her the following day, and even in all her pain and confusion, her sweetness shone through and he said he would take her when she was healed. Six weeks later, a tail amputation healed and pneumonia completely gone, healthy and fit from all her walks with Dick and Kate, and retrained to a half dozen hand signals to communicate, Sky got the final OK from the vet to be released to her new "dad". She has gone to her forever home outside of Pie Town, NM, where she will be the only dog and have acres and acres of land to romp in all day and, unless we miss our guess, she'll end her day with some yummy food, perhaps a massage and peaceful sleep in front of a cozy fire in the winter. Godspeed Sky, you deserve all your happiness. The angels have smiled on you once again.
Missy "Marie"
This little girl has a story that has taken her on an amazing journey – but now she is finally home with Jim, Gloria and BIG brother Ben (Note Missy Marie is 50 pounds – can you guess how big Ben is??). Found wandering the streets of Albuquerque on St. Patrick’s Day 2010, her microchip led back to an amazing story beginning at Animal Humane in Boulder, Co from where she had been adopted, surrendered, reclaimed then handed off to be ”gotten rid of” when the owner was transferred. Somehow she wound up in her Foster Mom Kate’s neighborhood here in Albuquerque, healthy but very, very anxious and with some behavioral baggage that needed allot of work to overcome. Missy has an amazing life force and with patience, love and training was able to overcome many of her fears and become the affectionate, smart and loving dog she was meant to be – even learning to cohabitate happily with another dog. Watching her try to take Ben on (at 170+ pounds), running circles around him, teasing like any pesky little sister would do, is wonderfully funny. Her new family, who were used to having BIG dogs for a long time, are enjoying her smaller stature and enthusiastic, playful antics – including her favorite sport of lizard hunting. She has learned to respect her older brother and be kind and sensitive to his venerable age (11 yrs) and slower pace but can still get him to romp, just in smaller bursts. From being the queen of the Pit Parade at Halloween, as Little Red Riding Hood, to being Bear’s special “girl", to becoming little sister to BIG Ben, this girl has finally found the home and family she came to NM for. Thanks to Jim and Gloria for seeing the special girl inside!
Roxie
Roxie has been a delight to have join our family. We discovered Roxie while getting our car serviced across the street from Long Leash on Life. We decided to see what was going on across the street, and my world has not been the same since. Wrapping us around her big puppy paws, Roxie has made our home a much more interesting place. She makes sure to chase our kitten, Min, around the house. In return, Min has decided he thinks he can overtake her, so he turns around and chases Roxie. The house is not the same anymore. It's been Roxiefied; yes, Roxie has taken over! She has a great mind of her own, thinking she runs the household. Pretty soon, I think she'll start herding our cats and then teach them how to behave to her standards. She's such an awesome girl, amazingly potty trained in only three days, and very loving. In fact, her love has been eye-opening. She's changed our lives, providing the sunshine we needed. Thank you, Aunt Kristi, for helping her find our home and making sure we were good parents. Thank you for being supportive and helping her adjust to our home. We couldn't imagine a better way to keep the sunshine in our world. Roxie and EnchantMutts have been wonderful to have in our lives. Thank you for saving Roxie and letting us be her parents. She's such a wonderful girl!
Allie (forever Allie)
Allie Kat – oh Allie Kat! So hard to let go! This former petrified runt blossomed in foster care and started her journey to being the funniest – silliest – smartest girl ever and is now queen of the castle with Dru and Michael and a happy little girl. She just yaks and yaks - telling about her adventures to her parents (and everything is an adventure to her!) and letting them know what she thinks as she follows them room to room! From skin and bones to a fabulous pin-up girl, little Allie is forever home and loving her family! She held out for her perfect family, and gold digger that she is, her own vineyard to protect from those nasty ole crows! Allie is the apple of her parents eyes – makes them laugh till they cry - and best friends with all her four-legged companions in the house! Allie needed a special home and she got one. She truly is a Cinderella story!
Rebbie (formerly Rebel)
Sometimes words are not necessary and the pictures say it all. Click on the link below and then on "Watch PhotoShow". Rebbie is home. Thank you Allen and Sharon for finding this wonderful girl.